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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,910.44, 4,015.50 and 1,651.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,910.44, 4,015.50 and 1,651.40 is: 2,278.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,910.44 : 4,015.50 = 1,651.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,910.44/4,015.50 = 1,651.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,910.44x = 4,015.50 × 1,651.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,910.44x = 6,631,196.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,631,196.70/2,910.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,278.42

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